Panasonic MDF-U334 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic MDF-U334 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Biomedical freezer

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Operating Instructions
Biomedical Freezer
MDF-U334
MDF-U334
Series
MDF-U537/U537D
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this operating instructions
for future use.
See page 33 for all Model Numbers.

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Biomedical Freezer MDF-U334 MDF-U334 Series MDF-U537/U537D Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this operating instructions for future use. See page 33 for all Model Numbers.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION P. 2 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION P. 3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS P. 7 FREEZER COMPONENTS P. 8 Control panel P. 10 INSTALLATION SITE P. 11 INSTALLATION P. 12 START-UP OF UNIT P. 13 CHAMBER TEMPERATURE SETTING P. 13 KEY LOCK FUNCTION P.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Read this operating instructions carefully before using the appliance and follow the instructions for safety operation. Our company never guarantee any safety if the appliance is used for any objects other than intended use or used by any procedures other than those mentioned in this operating instructions. Keep this operating instructions in an adequate place to refer to it as necessary.
  • Page 4: Precautions For Safe Operation

    PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION It is imperative that the user complies with this operating instructions as it contains important safety advice. Items and procedures are described so that you can use this unit correctly and safely. If the precautions advised are followed, this will prevent possible injury to the user and any other person.
  • Page 5 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Do not use the unit outdoors. Current leakage or electric shock may result if the unit is exposed to rain water. Only qualified engineers or service personnel should install the unit. The installation by unqualified personnel may cause electric shock or fire. Install the unit on a sturdy floor and take an adequate precaution to prevent the unit from turning over.
  • Page 6 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of maintenance. These may be harmful to your health. Never splash water directly onto the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit. Never put containers with liquid on the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit when the liquid is spilled.
  • Page 7 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION CAUTION Use a dedicated power source (a dedicated circuit with a breaker) as indicated on the rating label attached to the unit. A branched circuit may cause fire resulting from abnormal heating. Connect the power supply plug to the power source firmly after removing the dust on the plug. A dusty plug or improper insertion may cause a heat or ignition.
  • Page 8: Environmental Conditions

    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS This equipment is designed to be safe at least under the following conditions (based on the IEC 61010-1): Indoor use; Altitude up to 2000 m; Ambient temperature 5 C to 40 Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage;...
  • Page 9: Freezer Components

    FREEZER COMPONENTS Hole of Padlock 変更あり + N.C. COM N.O. Back side...
  • Page 10 FREEZER COMPONENTS 1. Lock: By turning to 180 degree to counterclockwise with a key, the door can be locked. 2. Door: To open the door, grip the handle. 3. Handle: Always grip the handle to open the door. 4. Leveling foot: Serves to adjust the height and to settle the frame evenly. 5.
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    FREEZER COMPONENTS Control panel < MDF-U537D > 1. Alarm lamp (ALARM): This lamp is flashed during alarm condition. 2. Digital temperature indicator: This indicator shows the present chamber temperature or set temperature. 3. Numerical value shift key ( ): Pressing this key in the setting mode causes the numerical value to shift.
  • Page 12: Installation Site

    INSTALLATION SITE To operate this unit properly and to obtain maximum performance, install the unit in a location with the following conditions: A location not subjected to direct sunlight Do not install the unit under direct sunlight. Installation in a location subjected to direct sunlight cannot obtain the intended performance.
  • Page 13: Installation

    INSTALLATION 1. Removing the packaging materials and tapes Remove all transportation packaging materials and tapes. Open the doors and ventilate the unit. If the outside panels are dirty, clean them with a diluted neutral dishwashing detergent. (Undiluted detergent can damage the plastic components. For the dilution, refer to the instruction of the detergent.) After the cleaning with the diluted detergent, always wipe it off with a wet cloth.
  • Page 14: Start-Up Of Unit

    START-UP OF UNIT Follow the procedures for the initial and consequent operations of the unit. 1. Connect the power cord to the dedicated outlet with appropriate rating. 2. Turn on the power switch. 3. Turn on the battery switch. The alarm buzzer sometimes operates. In this case, stop the buzzer by pressing the alarm buzzer stop key (BUZZER).
  • Page 15: Key Lock Function

    KEY LOCK FUNCTION This unit is provided with the key lock function. When the key lock is ON, change of temperature setting through the key pad is not available. The key lock is set in OFF at the factory. Display Mode Function Key lock is OFF...
  • Page 16: Alarm Temperature Setting

    ALARM TEMPERATURE SETTING This unit is provided with both high and low temperature alarms. The temperature at which the alarm is activated may be changed. The available set range for high temperature alarm is between +5 C and +15 C, and -5 C and -15 C for low temperature alarm against the set temperature.
  • Page 17 ALARM TEMPERATURE SETTING Table 4 Procedure for setting low temperature alarm Description of operation Indication after operation operated ---- The current chamber temperature is displayed. Press numerical value shift key for The right digit is flashed. five seconds. Press numerical value shift key and When pressed, the figure of settable scroll the figure to 2.
  • Page 18: Setting Of Alarm Resume Time

    SETTING OF ALARM RESUME TIME The alarm buzzer and remote alarm is stopped by pressing alarm buzzer stop key (BUZZER) on the control panel during alarm condition. The buzzer and remote alarm terminal will be activated again after certain suspension if the alarm condition is continued. The suspension time can be set by following the procedure shown in the Table 5 below.
  • Page 19: Alarms & Safety Functions

    ALARMS & SAFETY FUNCTIONS This unit has the alarms and safety functions shown in Table 6, and also self diagnostic functions. Table 6 Alarms and safety functions Alarm & Safety Situation Indication Buzzer Safety operation If the chamber temperature is higher Alarm lamp is flashed.
  • Page 20: Routine Maintenance

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WARNING Always disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to any repair or maintenance of the unit in order to prevent electric shock or injury. Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of maintenance.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING If the unit malfunctions, check out the following before calling for service. Malfunction Check/Remedy The circuit breaker of power source is active. The chamber is not cooled The voltage is too low (In this case, call an electrician.) at all The power switch is not ON.
  • Page 22: Disposal Of Unit

    DISPOSAL OF UNIT WARNING If the unit is to be stored unused in an unsupervised area for an extended period ensure that children do not have access and doors cannot be closed completely. The disposal of the unit should be accomplished by appropriate personnel. Always remove doors to prevent accidents such as suffocation.
  • Page 23 The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your Panasonic product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
  • Page 24 POUR LES UTILISATEURS DE UE Le symbole et les systèmes de recyclage évoqués ci-dessous s'appliquent uniquement aux pays de UE. Votre produit Panasonic est conçu et fabriqué avec des composants et des matériaux de hautes qualités qui peuvent être recyclés et/ou réutilisés.
  • Page 25 O símbolo e os sistemas de reciclagem descritos abaixo aplicam-se aos países da UE e não se aplicam aos países noutras áreas do mundo. O seu produto Panasonic foi concebido e fabricado com materiais e componentes de elevada qualidade que podem ser reciclados e/ou reutilizados.
  • Page 26 Het symbool en de recycleersystemen die hieronder beschreven worden, zijn van toepassing op de landen in de EU en zijn niet van toepassing op landen in andere delen van de wereld. Uw Panasonic product is ontworpen en gemaakt met materialen en onderdelen van hoge kwaliteit, die gerecycleerd en opnieuw gebruikt kunnen worden.
  • Page 27: Disposal Of Battery

    DISPOSAL OF BATTERY This unit is provided a nickel-metal-hydride battery for the power failure warning device. The battery is located in the electrical box. (Fig. 1) The high voltage components are enclosed in the electrical box. The cover should be removed by a qualified engineer or a service personnel only to prevent the electric shock.
  • Page 28: Temperature Recorder (Option)

    TEMPERATURE RECORDER (OPTION) Installation of temperature recorder WARNING Always disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to attachment of a temperature recorder in order to prevent electric shock or injury. A temperature recorder is available for the biomedical freezer as the optional component. The type of the temperature recorder is MTR-G85A, MTR-G85C and MTR-4015LH.
  • Page 29: Setting Of Mtr-4015Lh

    TEMPERATURE RECORDER (OPTION) Setting of MTR-4015LH Pull the knob on the upper part of the temperature recorder forward to change the recording paper or battery. Setting of recording paper 1. The information on the temperature recording paper is shown in Fig. 1. Fig.
  • Page 30 TEMPERATURE RECORDER (OPTION) 5. Place the recording paper between the guide and the guide plate. Slide the recording paper along the guide plate so that the recording paper will not be forced out of the date/hour slot. See Fig. 5. 6.
  • Page 31: Setting Of Mtr-G85A Or Mtr-G85C

    TEMPERATURE RECORDER (OPTION) Setting of MTR-G85A or MTR-G85C Pull the knob on the upper part of the temperature recorder forward to change the recording paper. Chart guides Pen arm Back-up battery Chart hub cover Pen lifter Recording paper Ink pen Chart speed selector Key lock Open cover latch...
  • Page 32 TEMPERATURE RECORDER (OPTION) Starting recording and setting the time: Turn the power switch ON. The pen will move inward on the circular recording paper and stop temporarily at the 0% position (equivalent to the 40 C line). Then the pen will move to the position which indicates the measured Ink pen temperature.
  • Page 33: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Biomedical Freezer Product name MDF-U334 W614 mm x D709 mm x External dimensions H1620 mm W490 mm x D486 mm x Internal dimensions H1290 mm Effective capacity 274 L Exterior Painted steel Interior Styrol resin Insulation Rigid polyurethane foamed-in place Outer door Painted steel Lock...
  • Page 34: Performance

    PERFORMANCE Biomedical Freezer Product name MDF-U334 Model number. MDF-U334-PT MDF-U334-PA MDF-U334-PB MDF-U334-PK MDF-U334-PE Cooling performance C (ambient temperature; 35 C, no load) Temperature control range C to -30 Rated voltage AC 220 V/ AC 110 V AC 115 V AC 220 V AC 220 V 230 V/240 V Rated frequency...
  • Page 35: Safety Check Sheet

    CAUTION Please fill in this form before servicing. Hand over this form to the service engineer to keep for his and your safety. Safety check sheet 1. Freezer contents : □Yes □No Risk of infection: □Yes □No Risk of toxicity: □Yes □No Risk from radioactive sources:...
  • Page 36 Printed in Japan 1-1-1, Sakata Oizumi-Machi Ora-Gun, Gunma 370-0596, Japan 7FB6P151619001 © Panasonic Healthcare Co., Ltd. 2012 S0412-10412...

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